Position breakdown: Seahawks, Broncos meet in Super Bowl XLVIII

January 29, 2014

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Secondary

The Legion of Boom is the best defensive backfield in the NFL, and possibly one of the greatest in league history. Richard Sherman talks a good game and plays a better one, Byron Maxwell has earned his place as a bona fide starter in the league, Earl Thomas patrols the secondary like an outfielder, and Kam Chancellor brings the wood.

Stop us if you’ve heard this before, but Denver’s secondary has suffered more than its fair share of hardships. Cornerback Chris Harris and safety Rahim Moore won’t play after sustaining season-ending injuries, and the Broncos will rely on youngsters Kayvon Webster and Duke Ihenacho in their stead.

Advantage: Seahawks

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Secondary

The Legion of Boom is the best defensive backfield in the NFL, and possibly one of the greatest in league history. Richard Sherman talks a good game and plays a better one, Byron Maxwell has earned his place as a bona fide starter in the league, Earl Thomas patrols the secondary like an outfielder, and Kam Chancellor brings the wood.

Stop us if you’ve heard this before, but Denver’s secondary has suffered more than its fair share of hardships. Cornerback Chris Harris and safety Rahim Moore won’t play after sustaining season-ending injuries, and the Broncos will rely on youngsters Kayvon Webster and Duke Ihenacho in their stead.